About this stotra
Goddess Sarasvati is revered as the deity of knowledge, music, art, wisdom, and learning in Hindu tradition. She is often depicted as a graceful figure seated on a lotus, symbolizing purity and enlightenment. Her role is crucial in guiding devotees towards wisdom and understanding.
This shloka is a prayer to Goddess Sarasvati, invoking her presence and blessings. The verse describes her face as being as radiant as the autumnal lotus, emphasizing her beauty and purity. The repetition of the words sarvadā (always) and sannidhiḥ (presence) underscores the devotee's desire for her constant presence and guidance. By reciting this shloka, devotees seek the perpetual grace and wisdom of Goddess Sarasvati in their lives, hoping for her divine presence to illuminate their path with knowledge and insight. The imagery of the lotus, a symbol of purity and spiritual awakening, further highlights the transformative power of her blessings.
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Verse 1
Sharada Sharadam Bhoja – Verse 1
शारदा शारदांभोज वदना वदनांबुजे ।
सर्वदा सर्वदास्माकं सन्निधिःसन्निधिं कुरु ॥
śāradā śāradāṃbhoja vadanā vadanāṃbuje .
sarvadā sarvadāsmākaṃ sannidhiḥsannidhiṃ kuru ..
Sharada, with a face like the lotus of the sharad season (winter), with two eyes, like the lotuses, on the face, forever O bestower of all things bless us with prosperity and your proximity.
Word by word
- शारदा (śāradā)
- Sharada
- शारदांभोज (śāradāmbhoja)
- lotus of the sharad season (śārada:sharad season | ambhoja:lotus)
- वदना (vadanā)
- face
- वदनांबुजे (vadanāmbuje)
- lotuses on the face (vadana:face | ambuje:lotuses)
- सर्वदा (sarvadā)
- always
- सर्वदा (sarvadā)
- always
- अस्माकं (asmākaṃ)
- our
- सन्निधिः (sannidhiḥ)
- proximity
- सन्निधिं (sannidhiṃ)
- proximity
- कुरु (kuru)
- do